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How much do you know about traditional Spanish dishes? Learn about the food culture in Spain, and the recipes to salivate over, in this post...
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The cultural aspects of any language you learn are just as important as its grammar and pronunciation. Especially, when we're talking about Spain, with its vibrant traditions and unique style of life!
If you're used to having only three meals a day and eating your food in a hurry, Spaniards will teach you how to appreciate every dish. …
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Intro to Spanish Cuisine: 20+ Traditional Recipes (& Vocab!)

How much do you know about traditional Spanish dishes? Learn about the food culture in Spain, and the recipes to salivate over, in this post...
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The cultural aspects of any language you learn are just as important as its grammar and pronunciation. Especially, when we're talking about Spain, with its vibrant traditions and unique style of life!
If you're used to having only three meals a day and eating your food in a hurry, Spaniards will teach you how to appreciate every dish.

5 Effective Ways to Learn Italian Online

While in-person Italian lessons can be extremely valuable, some people simply lack the time and money to schedule regular sessions. In this case, learning Italian online is a great option.
The Benefits of Learning Italian Online
Learning Italian online - or any language for that matter - has many advantages, such as:
Flexible scheduling: Trying to sync schedules with a tutor can be difficult for some students. Whether you prefer to take lessons late at night or early in the morning, you

Italians are an expressive bunch of people. Below, Italian teacher Liz T. teaches a lesson in how to express emotions using common Italian words and phrases...
The Italian language is one of the most emotionally expressive languages. In fact, Italians are not afraid to speak whats on their mind, and certainly not afraid to show their emotions.
Whether you're traveling to Italy or simply taking Italian lessons, it's a good idea to learn how to express your emotions in Italian. Below ar

5 Most Common German Grammar Mistakes

Are you struggling to perfect your German grammar skills? When learning a new language, grammar is often the most difficult thing to master. Below, TakeLessons language teacher Tyler S. shares the five most common grammar mistakes to avoid...
Grammatical mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning a new language. We often make grammatical mistakes in our own native languages, but a few hiccups should never discourage you from learning a new language.
Below, we explore the five most

Spanish Vocabulary: Intro to Spanish Prepositions

It's tough learning a new language, but have no fear -- an easy lesson is here! Here, Spanish tutor Jason N. shows you how to use prepositions to connect words together and create simple sentences...
A Look at Prepositions in Spanish
Luckily, prepositions are pretty straightforward when it comes to learning to speak Spanish. Prepositions in Spanish are not too different from ones in English. Just like in English, prepositions connect words together and often focus on direction, place, or t